Senior Accounting Technician Substitute - PAF#1266348

Senior Accounting Technician

Prepares accurate budget and financial information. Performs budget maintenance functions such as collecting and providing accurate and timely information on expenditures influencing budgets, account allocations, and gathering data for reports.

Distinguishing Career Features: The Senior Accounting Technician represents the third level in a multi-tiered career path for financial record keeping. Advancement to this position requires a level of accounting knowledge equivalent to attainment of an Associates Degree and a demonstration of competency in assembling budget documents, performing budgetary research, and monitoring expenditures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists with certain aspects of the budget development process for categorical, special, and general funds. Prepares and distributes documents and schedules to support the budget planning and development process. Prepares line item transfers. Reviews expenses for compliance with applicable standards, rules and regulations, and approved budgets. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the regulations and reporting requirements and procedures connected with categorical, special and general fund programs. Provides technical assistance to staff on financial matters relating to programs. Provides assistance to other accounting staff on an as-needed basis to balance fluctuations in workflow. Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Qualifications: The position requires considerable knowledge of generally accepted procedures for budget preparation and control. Requires working knowledge of generally accepted financial processes and programs and of laws, codes, and regulations applying to assigned financial operations. Requires a working knowledge of automated accounting systems and relational databases. Requires well-developed math skills to perform accounting and statistical computations. Requires sufficient language skills to prepare reports suitable for external publishing. Requires well-developed human relations skills to explain technical information to others. Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and work tasks of the position. Must be able to prepare complex analyses and write reports which adequately communicate problems and solutions. Must be able to organize and prioritize work in order to meet rigid schedules and budget timelines. Requires the ability to provide one-on-one and small group discussion, and otherwise work with a wide range of contacts including administrative staff, advisory groups, and peers. Requires ability to initiate and conduct technical research, complete complex arithmetic, algebraic and statistical computations, solve highly technical problems associated with financial transactions. Requires sufficient hand-eye-arm coordination to use a keyboard and 10-key plus arm/hand movements to retrieve work materials and operate a variety of general office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers. Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations over the phone and in person.

Education and Experience: The position requires an Associates Degree in accounting or finance or equivalent plus four years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in municipal accounting, budgeting, or closely related field. May require a valid driver's license. Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment with minimal exposure to health and safety considerations.

Requirements / Qualifications: Must pass the El Monte City School District Proficiency and Senior Accounting Test. Associates Degree in accounting or finance or equivalent plus four years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in municipal accounting, budgeting, or project accounting.